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A new survey covering the advertising industry finds that advocates for a more inclusive workplace have gained ground in areas like career growth and

Oct 15, 2024
There’s been a shift towards a more socially integrated workforce finds survey covering the ad industry
People

Shannon Najmabadi is joining The Washington Post as a breaking news reporter on the Business desk, where, states The Post, she will cover “the

Oct 15, 2024
WaPo adds Shannon Najmabadi as breaking news reporter on the Business desk
People

Robert Strang is joining the WP Intelligence team as senior sales executive, where he’ll oversee revenue for new membership councils and professional subscriptions

Oct 14, 2024
Robert Strang joins WaPo as senior sales executive
People

Cary Hatch, who recently announced her retirement from a long, illustrious career in advertising, will be recognized for her many contributions to the profession

Oct 14, 2024
Cary Hatch to be honored at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC on Oct. 30
Advertising

Ad fatigue negatively impacts viewers’ purchasing decisions, with 61% of participants to a survey saying they are less likely to want to buy products

Oct 11, 2024
Ad fatigue may be turning off consumers from buying products and brands
Agency

Strategic communications consultancy Gladius Communications, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, acquired D.C.-based defense and aerospace technology communications firm Marcoux Strategies. According

Oct 11, 2024
Gladius Communications acquires D.C.-based Marcoux Strategies
People

D S Simon Media adds Marisa Chez as its National Business Development Manager. In her role, states a release, Chez will help clients achieve

Oct 10, 2024
D S Simon Media names Marisa Chez its National Business Development Manager
People

Washington Post managing editors Matea Gold, left in photo, and Krissah Thompson, right in photo, were honored at the International Women’s Media Foundation’

Oct 9, 2024
WaPo’s Matea Gold and Krissah Thompson named to “35 for 35 News Industry Leaders” list
Social Media

Attorneys general for 13 states and the District of Columbia will be filing a general lawsuit against the social media platform TikTok over allegations

Oct 9, 2024
Attorneys general for 13 states and D.C. to file lawsuit against TikTok over allegations its “addictive” content harms teen health
Agency

West Cary Group, based in Richmond, secured a two-year cooperative contract with the University of Virginia (UVA). Services include creative, branding, strategy, analysis,

Oct 9, 2024
West Cary Group awarded contract with UVA
Media

The Hill, billed as the country’s “definitive source for non-partisan political news and information,” relaunched its flagship morning newsletter, Morning Report.    This

Oct 8, 2024
The Hill relaunches flagship morning newsletter
Social Media

In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on September 26, conservative influencer and anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck

Oct 7, 2024
Toyota submits to social media pressure, reverses crucial policy, reports The Street
Media

Rampant cost-cutting across a media industry struggling to transition to the streaming era is coming for the sacred cows: star talent, reports the

Oct 7, 2024
Sign of the times: Network news talent may face salary cuts as a result of “rampant” media cost-cutting
PR

Washington Women in Public Relations announced that Aba Blankson, center in photo, has been named its Woman of the Year.  The announcement was made

Oct 4, 2024
WWPR names Aba Blankson its Woman of the Year
People

7News/WJLA-TV in D.C. announced that it added veteran D.C. area news anchor Adam Longo to its morning news team. Longo

Oct 3, 2024
Veteran D.C.-area news anchor Adam Longo joins 7News/WJLA-TV
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